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Recent Examples of cat's cradle
But that string can still be made into something perfect: As Ludwig lovingly points out to his grand-nephews, the knots in the cat's cradle always stay the same distance apart no matter how the configuration is manipulated.
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2022
Christian Holub, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat's cradle
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And who knows if, with chef Mario Carbone, part of those labyrinths will be repurposed into wineries for fine wines.—
Marzio G. Mian,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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When combined, these materials form a dense labyrinth of millions of parallel channels.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Noun
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There, the airport features 247 restaurants and cafes, 16 lounges, and plenty to explore in the Jewel, including the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, an impressive hedge maze, and more.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Beneath the home, contractors found a maze of aging plumbing.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Fire up the grill, toast the buns and lean into indulgence with meaty beef patties layered beneath smoky bacon, oozing cheese and sweet onions softened to a slippery tangle.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Ionic technology helps regulate heat and flatten thick hair types while eliminating frizz, and the ceramic plates deliver a shiny, snag-free finish that's especially useful for thick hair prone to tangles.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
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Be prepared for traffic snarls and multiple security checkpoints.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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It’s embedded in the lore of the city — the breakout pass, the bounding leap, the midair double clutch, the ferocious snarl.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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“Cat's cradle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat%27s%20cradle. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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